Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is Nairobi’s primary hub for domestic and regional light aircraft, serving safari charters, scheduled regional carriers and private flights from a compact single-terminal layout. Home to several Kenyan regional airlines and charter operators, Wilson links Nairobi with safari airstrips across Kenya and nearby countries; popular destinations include Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and coastal airstrips. Passengers can check the online flight board for up-to-date arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for baggage and transfer to Nairobi’s main international airport when needed.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is WIL.
The ICAO code for Nairobi Wilson Airport is HKNW.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
The local time zone at Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
About 8 scheduled departures were counted at Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Based on the current departures board at Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), scheduled flights are operated by Fly Meta, Sky Shuttle Helicopters, Skyward Airlines, Flightlink, and Freedom Airline Express.
Destinations on the current departures board at Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) include Masai Mara, Arusha, Ukunda, Amboseli National Park, Kisumu, and Nanyuki.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.